Fisherman’s Beach Shops, Mornington

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Fisherman’s Beach Shops, Mornington

DATE1950s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1242.5

HISTORY

The cars in the photograph appear to be 1950’s. The architecture with the sash windows, appears to be 1920’s.

DESCRIPTION

To the right of this picture is a two storey rendered building with a verandah and it is marked Martin’s Corner, and underneath the sign it is marked Licensed Real Estate & Insurance Agent. The ground floor is obviously a shop. Part of the same building is a General Store, the phone number is shown as number 88. Next to that is the Fruit and Vegetable shop. In the centre of the photo is a Butcher, and Cafe Milk Bar. A sign for Sennit’s Icecream is visible. To the right of the picture the road is shown and several vehicles are parked, and some are travelling.

SUBJECTS

Shops

KEYWORDS

Esplanade, Fisherman's Beach, Mornington, Shops